VOCAB OF THE DAY
VOCABULARY FOR MAY 12, 2017
CLANNISH (ADJECTIVE): unfriendly
Synonyms: reserved, unreceptive
Antonyms: welcoming, friendly
Example Sentence:My neighbours are a clannish lot with no time for foreigners.
PATOIS (NOUN):jargon
Synonyms: argot,...
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MALADY (NOUN): Disease
Synonyms: affliction, ailment
Antonyms: good health, comfort
Example Sentence: Smoking causes severe malady.
MAUL (VERB): Savage
Synonyms: drub, lacerate
Antonyms: protect, guard
Example Sentence:...
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1.GAINSAY (VERB): oppose
Synonyms: contravene, contradict
Antonyms: agree, consent
Example Sentence: Nobody had the nerve to gainsay the captain’s decision.
GAWK (VERB): to stare at
Synonyms: ogle,...
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1.CULPABLE (ADJECTIVE): blameworthy
Synonyms: wrong, guilty
Antonyms: innocent, clean
Example Sentence: Their decision to do nothing makes them culpable.
2.CULMINATION (NOUN): climax
Synonyms: conclusion, completion
Antonyms: introduction, beginning
Example Sentence: This...
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SPREE (NOUN) - sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind.
Synonyms- binge, splurge
Antonyms- plurge care, thriftiness
Example- Raghu went on three months’...
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TENACITY (NOUN): diligence
Synonyms: determination, perseverance
Antonyms: idleness, slackness
Example Sentence: Without tenacity, you will not be able to complete the marathon.
PANICKY (ADJECTIVE):...
VOCABULARIES FOR 9th FEBRUARY, 2017
1. CONVOKE (VERB): to cause to assemble in a meeting
Synonyms: assemble, gather
Antonyms: disperse, scatter
Example Sentence: The Committee intended to convoke the electors.
2. AFFLUENT (ADJECTIVE):...
Vocab Of The day – 25/02/2017
1.GUSTO (NOUN): great enthusiasm
Synonyms: zeal, zest
Antonyms: lethargy, indifference
Example Sentence: He does his job with great gusto.
VINTAGE (ADJECTIVE) :superior
Synonyms: best, choice
Antonyms: inferior, worst
Example Sentence: Vintage car rally was...
VOCAB OF THE DAY – FEBRUARY 18, 2017
1.HYSTERIC (ADJECTIVE): mentally maladjusted
Synonyms: distraught, maniac
Antonyms: stable, sane
Example Sentence: He is a hysteric person and you should stay away from him.
CONSORT (NOUN):partner
Synonyms: mate, companion
Antonyms: antagonist, foe
Example Sentence:...
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MEDIATION (NOUN): attempt to bring to agreement
Synonyms: arbitration, negotiation
Antonyms: argument, disagreement
Example Sentence: The mediation was successful as the warring countries agreed for...
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VOCABULARY
CONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): obvious
Synonyms: clear, apparent
Antonyms: hidden, concealed
Example Sentence: Her conspicuous lack of warmth confirmed that they were no longer friends.
CONSPIRE...
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CONQUEST (NOUN): victory
Synonyms: rout, annexation
Antonyms: forfeit, loss
Example Sentence: The conquest was crucial for regional stability.
DISASTER (NOUN): trouble
Synonyms: calamity, catastrophe
Antonyms: advantage, blessing
Example Sentence:...
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INGENUITY (NOUN): Cleverness
Synonyms: ability, brilliance
Antonyms: clumsiness, ignorance
Example Sentence: As per my view, this task is difficult and may require some ingenuity.
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Vocab of the day – 22/02/2017
1.BUFF (ADJECTIVE): open
Synonyms: uncovered, unclothed
Antonyms: clothed, covered
Example Sentence: Anyone who wanted to see the eclipse from buff eyes, must be avoided from doing so.
CONSTRUE (VERB):deduce;...
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EXCISION (NOUN): cutting
Synonyms: ablation, extirpation
Antonyms: addition, insertion
Example Sentence: The excision of the weed plant was successfully done.
EXCRUCIATING (ADJECTIVE): torturous
Synonyms: agonizing,...
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PROD (VERB): incite
Synonyms: nudge, press
Antonyms: discourage, repress
Example Sentence: He was prodded to complete the tasks.
RAIL (VERB): scold
Synonyms: upbraid, berate
Antonyms:...
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HAMSTRING (VERB): Injure
Synonyms: hamper, thwart
Antonyms: aid, expedite
Example Sentence: Mohan was trying to hamstring my pet.
COUNTERMAND (VERB): Cancel
Synonyms: revoke, reverse
Antonyms: establish, rehabilitae
Example...
VOCABULARIES FOR 11th FEBRUARY, 2017
1.CADGE (VERB): To beg or get by begging
Synonyms: beg, sponge
Antonyms: give, donate
Example Sentence: He asked if he could cadge a ride from somebody.
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1.ENAMOURED (VERB): delighted by
Synonyms: enchanted, fascinated
Antonyms: hated, disliked
Example Sentence: My brother is so enamored with cricket that he doesn’t miss a single match.
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UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): never done or known before
Synonyms: uncommon, peculiar
Antonyms: common, ordinary
Example sentence: I was trapped in an unprecedented situation.
COALITION (NOUN):...
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COMITY (NOUN):Civility
Synonyms: politeness, amenity
Antonyms: enmity, hostility
Example Sentence: They treated their guests with comity.
PREVARICATE (VERB):Deceive
Synonyms: con, garble
Antonyms: be honest, tell truth
Example Sentence: He is back to the drawing...